Lead AI Engineer (FSS)
- Automotive Mahindra
- 5 - 10 years
- Mumbai
- 1 month ago
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Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior/Lead AI Engineer to join our Mahindra AI team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in designing, developing, and deploying advanced AI/ML models and solutions, with a proven track record of leading small teams to successfully deliver complex AI projects. This role requires deep technical expertise, strong leadership skills, and a passion for pushing the boundaries of artificial intelligence to solve real-world problems.
Key Responsibilities
- Model Development : Design, develop, and optimize cutting-edge AI/ML models, including deep learning, reinforcement learning, NLP, and computer vision solutions, to address business and technical challenges.
- Project Leadership : Lead a small team of 2-5 engineers and data scientists on 2-3 AI projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery, high-quality outcomes, and alignment with organizational goals.
- End-to-End Implementation : Oversee the full lifecycle of AI solutions, from data preprocessing and feature engineering to model training, evaluation, deployment, and monitoring in production environments.
- Collaboration : Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, software engineers, and domain experts, to integrate AI solutions into scalable, production-ready systems.
- Innovation : Stay abreast of the latest advancements in AI/ML research and technologies, and propose innovative approaches to enhance existing systems and workflows.
- Mentorship : Guide and mentor junior engineers and team members, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
- Performance Optimization : Optimize AI models for performance, scalability, and efficiency, ensuring they meet latency, throughput, and resource constraints in production.
- Code Quality : Write clean, maintainable, and we'll-documented code, adhering to best practices and contributing to shared codebases.
Experience :
- 5+ years of professional experience in AI/ML engineering, with a focus on developing and deploying production-grade AI solutions.
- Proven experience leading small teams (2-5 members) on 2-3 AI/ML projects, delivering successful outcomes from ideation to production.
- Hands-on expertise in building and deploying machine learning models using frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, or similar.
- Strong programming skills in Python, with experience in production-level coding and software engineering practices.
- Experience with cloud platforms (eg, AWS, Azure, GCP) and deploying AI models in distributed, scalable environments.
Education :
- Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Mathematics, or a related field.
- Advanced degree (Master s or Ph.D.) from a reputed institute is a strong plus.
Technical Skills :
- Deep understanding of machine learning algorithms, neural networks, and statistical modelling.
- Proficiency in working with large datasets and tools like Pandas, NumPy, or SQL.
- Experience with model optimization techniques, such as quantization, pruning, and distributed training.
- Knowledge of MLOps practices, including model versioning, CI/CD pipelines, and monitoring in production.
Leadership Skills :
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage small teams, with strong project management and communication skills.
- Experience in setting technical direction, prioritizing tasks, and resolving technical challenges under tight deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications
- MS/Mtech/Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related field from a reputed institute.
- Experience with advanced AI domains such as generative AI, large language models (LLMs), or reinforcement learning.
- Contributions to open-source AI/ML projects or publications in top-tier AI conferences/journals.
- Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
- Experience mentoring early-career engineers or leading cross-functional initiatives.
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI projects with real-world impact.
- Collaborative and innovative work environment with a focus on technical excellence.
- Access to state-of-the-art tools, technologies, and resources to fuel your success.
Job Classification
Industry: AutomobileFunctional Area / Department: Data Science & AnalyticsRole Category: Data Science & Machine LearningRole: Data Science & Machine Learning - OtherEmployement Type: Full timeContact Details:
Company: Automotive MahindraLocation(s): Mumbai+ View Contact
Keyskills: Computer vision Coding GCP Project management Artificial Intelligence Machine learning Monitoring SQL Python
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